RadioLink Ei168RC User manual

Brand: RadioLink

Model: Ei168RC

Category: Smoke detectors

Type: User manual

Ei Electronics Ei168RC is a RadioLINK Base that can be used to interconnect smoke and heat alarms, enabling them to communicate wirelessly and activate each other's sounders in case of a fire. It also supports remote control functionality, allowing you to test, locate, or silence the alarms from a centralized location using compatible remote controllers or switches. The Ei168RC features a blue LED indicator for clear status indication and can be easily distinguished from previous versions by its color.

Instructions

Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation

and installation. This booklet should be regarded as part of the product.

If you are just installing the Alarm, this booklet must be given to the householder. This booklet is to be given to

any subsequent user.

Model: Ei168RC

RadioLINK

Alarm Base

Contents

1. Overview ........................................................................................................

2. Quick install guide .....................................................................................

3. Installation ...................................................................................................

4. Troubleshooting the RF link ....................................................................

5. Checking & maintaining the alarm system ........................................

6. Technical specification .............................................................................

7. Guarantee ....................................................................................................

8. Limitations of radio communications ...................................................

9. Getting the RadioLINK Base serviced ....................................................

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1. Overview

This version of the Ei168RC retains all the functionality of previous generations but

has some additional features. It can be easily distinguished from previous versions by

the blue LED on the side which replaces the amber LED.

The primary function of the RadioLINK base is to interconnect all Alarms in the system,

i.e. when one Alarm senses fire, the Ei168RC base attached to that Alarm will transmit

an RF signal that will activate the sounders in all the other Alarms.

The Ei168RC also supports Remote Control (RC) functionality. If the system has been

fitted with one or more Remote Controllers or switches (

See Works with table)

Function

Remote Testing

Description

All the Alarms can be tested from a centralised location

Remote LocatingThis will silence all the Alarms in the system except

the one sensing the fire

Remote Silencing This will silence all the Alarms in the system

Model No. - Alarms Comment

Ei160RC & Ei140RC Series RadioLINK interconnect and Remote Control (RC)

Ei2110 Multi-Sensor Fire AlarmRadioLINK interconnect and Remote Control (RC)

Model No. - RadioLINK Devices

Ei450 Remote Controller

Remote Controller for Ei2110, Ei160RC Series, Ei140RC Series

when fitted with Ei168RC RadioLINK bases

Ei408, Ei428 & Ei428SK Input and output relay modules

Ei407 Manual Call Point

Remote Control Functions

RadioLINK System

Mixed Wired &

RadioLINK System

Alarm Controller

Hardwired

interconnect

Wireless

interconnect

Alarm Controller

In this configuration the alarm controller must be a RadioLINK device.

It is not possible to control the system from the hardware interconnect side

2. Quick Install Guide

The Ei168RC RadioLINK Base must be installed by a qualified electrician.

The maximum number of RadioLINK Alarms in each system is 12.

Install each RadioLINK Base in the centre of the

ceiling at least 0.30m from light fittings as per

the Smoke/Heat Alarm instructions and connect

to nearest mains circuit.

Slide Alarm on to the Ei168RC RadioLINK Base.

This will automatically activate the rechargeable

back-up cells in the base.

Repeat this procedure for all Alarms in the

system.

To House Code, insert a small screwdriver

into the House Code switch slot and remove

immediately when blue light comes on. Repeat

this for all alarms in the system. This must be

completed as quickly as possible to activate the

House Code mode and ensure the system only

communicates with itself and not neighbouring

systems.

It is essential that the RadioLINK Bases are House Coded.

Press and hold the Button to test each Alarm.

Check that the red light is flashing, the horn is

sounding. To ensure the Alarm is communicating

with others check that the blue light comes on

for approx 3 seconds.

This guide is for quick referencing only. You must read the user manual

thoroughly before installation and use.

INSERT SCREWDRIVER TO

TURN ON HOUSE CODE SWITCH

BLUE LIGHT

3. Installation

Mains operated products should be installed by a qualified

electrician as per the requirements for Electrical Installations

published as IEE Wiring Regulations – BS7671 current edition.

Failure to install this unit correctly may expose the user to

shock or fire hazards.

This unit is not waterproof and must not be exposed to dripping

or splashing liquids.

Mixing the Live and Neutral connections will damage the alarm.

Ensure that the same colours are used throughout the

premises for Live, Neutral and Interconnect wires (if used).

WARNING

Alternative Energy Sources (Wind, Solar, UPS, etc.).

This product is designed to be connected to a Pure or True

Sine Wave 230 Vac supply. If connecting to a power source

that utilises an inverter, e.g. PV solar panel or UPS, the To tal

Harmonic Distortion (THD) must be less than 5%. If in doubt

check with manufacturer of the inverter.

Light Dimmer Circuits

This product must not be powered from a light dimmer circuit.

Orientation of RadioLINK bases

It is best practice to align all the RadioLINK bases in the same direction as shown in

the diagram above. This will ensure that all the antennas are in parallel which will

maximise the RF signal strength.

Orientate

Latch to

point to

front wall

Orientate all RadioLINK bases in the same direction

Front Wall

RadioLINK Base

LED

Antenna

RadioLINK Base

LED

Antenna

Fixing & Wiring

Select a location complying with the advice in

the Smoke/Heat Alarm instruction leaflet.

Disconnect the AC mains supply from the circuit

that is going to be used.

Remove the cover from the terminal block as

shown here.

Bring the mains wires through the ceiling and

thread them through the hole in the rear of

the base.

If the mains wires are being brought along

the surface, break the knockout and trim to

accommodate the conduit.

To prevent air draughts affecting smoke or heat

entering the alarm it is important to seal the

area around the hole in the ceiling with foam

or silicon rubber.

Screw the base to the ceiling using a single

screw for now. The second screw should be

inserted at the end of this procedure to secure

the base permanently.

Connect the wiring to the terminal block as

shown here.

L: Live - connect to the house wires coloured

brown, or marked L.

N: Neutral - connect to the house wires coloured

blue, or marked N.

IC: (Hardwire Interconnect- Only used to bridge

a mixed wired and wireless system)

Insert second screw and tighten both screws on the base and replace the terminal cover.

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Slide the Alarm head onto the base. Connect the

mains power to the alarm circuit. Check the green

light is on.

Wait 10 seconds and check that the green led on

the Alarm cover is on indicating that mains power

is present.

If the blue light flashes every 10

seconds, remove the alarm and

manually depress the rechargeable

cell “on” switch as shown and refit

the alarm. If there is still a problem

the cells may be depleted so leave

the unit on mains power for 2

hours to charge and test again.

Press and hold the test button. The red led will flash

and the horn will sound.

Repeat this installation procedure for all RadioLINK

bases in the system.

A maximum of 12 RadioLink bases may be used in any one system. If your system has more

than 12 Alarms please consult your supplier or contact tech support (see back page).

House Coding

When all the RadioLINK bases have been installed and fitted with Alarms, you are

now ready to house code the system.

It is essential to House Code the RadioLINK Bases to ensure they will

not accidently communicate with nearby systems. Failure to house

code the system may also result in a system malfunction.

Press and hold the House Code switch on the

side of any one of the RadioLINK Bases with a

small screwdriver until the blue light illuminates.

Immediately release the switch and the blue light

will flash quickly and then stop. The flashing will

repeat every 5 to 10 seconds thereafter.

Repeat this procedure for all Alarms in the system.

Any additional RadioLINK devices being used in

the system, e.g. Ei450 remote controller must also

be included in the house coding. For house coding

instructions of RadioLINK devices consult their

manuals.

WARNING

BLUE LIGHT

HOUSE CODE SWITCH

Check that all the devices have been successfully

house coded.

This can be done by counting the amount

of blue flashes on each RadioLINK base. The

number of flashes should correspond to the

number of devices in the system. e.g. if the

system has 4 Alarms and a remote controller

(e.g. Ei450) the blue light on each base will flash

5 times and repeat this pattern every 5 to 10

seconds.

To complete the commissioning, the system

must exit house code mode.

The units will automatically exit house code

after 30 minutes. Once the house coding is

completed the system will not communicate

with any other RadioLINK devices.

The house code procedure can also be

terminated on demand. To do this, press the

house code button on one of the bases. When

the blue light comes on solid release the button.

This unit will then send a signal to all the other

RadioLINK devices instructing them to exit the

house code mode.

Note: Some RadioLINK devices do not support

the on demand exit house code feature. You may

allow them to automatically exit house code

after the time period or if you wish, you can do

it manually. Consult the individual RadioLINK

device manual for further instructions.

Check the communication by pressing the test/

hush button for up to 20 seconds on each unit

in turn. The red light will flash, the Alarm will

sound and blue light on the RadioLINK Base

sidewall will illuminate continuously for around

3.5 seconds. All other Alarms should sound (this

may take up to 20 seconds).

If all the units are not communicating consult

the “Troubleshooting the RF link” section for

information on how to resolve the problem.

BLUE LIGHT

HOUSE CODE SWITCH

Factory reset the house code

Sometimes in order to resolve an RF

communication issue, it may be necessary to reset

(factory reset) and house code the system again.

To reset each RadioLINK base insert and hold

a screwdriver into the house code slot on the

base as shown here. The blue light will come on

solid. Hold the screwdriver in position until the

blue light starts to flash (6 seconds approx.) and

then release the screwdriver. When all devices

have been factory reset you can then start a new

house code procedure. To factory reset other

RadioLINK devices consult their manuals.

CAUTION: This is not the same procedure as entering and exiting house code.

BLUE LIGHT

HOUSE CODE SWITCH

If when checking the RadioLINK interconnection some of the alarms do not respond

to the button test, then:

(i) Ensure you have held the test button down for up to 20 seconds and the blue light

has come on continuously for 3.5 seconds.

(ii) Ensure all bases are orientated the same way with respect to the front wall of the

dwelling (to have the antennas parallel - see below).

4. Troubleshooting the RF link

Orientate

Latch to

point to

front wall

Orientate all RadioLINK bases in the same direction

Front Wall

RadioLINK Base

LED

Antenna

RadioLINK Base

LED

Antenna

(iii) Extend the flexible antenna from the base housing. To do this, the antenna should

first be removed from its groove in the base of the unit. Remove the breakaway section

in the outer rim and push the antenna in to this groove. For improved signal strength

the antenna can be pushed flat or vertical with respect to the ceiling.

(iv) Re-locate/rotate the units. There are a number of reasons why the radio signals may

not reach all the smoke alarms in your system (see Section on “Limitations of Radio

Communications”). Try rotating the units or re-locating the units (e.g. move them away

from metal surfaces or wiring) as this can significantly improve signal reception.

Rotating and/or relocating the units may move them out of the range of existing

units even though they may have already been House Coded correctly in the system.

It is important therefore to check that all detectors are communicating in their final

installed positions. If units are rotated and/or resited, we recommend that all units are

returned to the factory settings (press and hold the House Code switch on for around

6 seconds until the blue light comes on solidly and then flashes rapidly and stops.

Release the House Code switch). Then House Code all units again in their final positions

as per Section “Installation”. The RadioLINK interconnection should then be checked by

counting the number of flashes and button testing all units.

Note: The RadioLINK Base will only transmit and repeat alarm RF messages as long as

the Smoke Alarm is detecting fire or for 30 minutes whichever is the shorter.

Check that the green light is on continuously to

indicate that mains power is present and that

the red light flashes every 40 seconds.

Frequent testing of the system is a requirement

to ensure its continued and safe operation.

Guidelines and best practices for testing are

as follows:

1. After the system is installed

2. Once weekly thereafter

3. After prolonged absence from the

dwelling (e.g. after holiday period)

4. After repair or servicing of any of the

systems elements or household

electrical works.

5. Checking & Maintaining the Alarm System

To test an individual Alarm press and hold the

test button until he horn sounds and the red

light flashes. This will ensure that the sensor,

electronics and sounder are working.

To test the RadioLINK system, press and hold

the test button on one of the Alarms. The blue

light on the side of the Ei168RC base will come

on solid for around 3.5 seconds. Continue to

hold the test button until all the Alarms in the

system are sounding. This will take between

20 to 45 seconds depending on the number

of Alarms in the system, e.g. a system with 12

Alarms will need a 45 second test. Release the

test button when the test is completed. The

local Alarm will stop sounding but you will hear

the other Alarms sounding in the distance and

then die out.

DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME (this can set fire to the Alarm and

damage the house)

We do not recommend testing with smoke or heat as the results can

be misleading unless special apparatus is used.

WARNING

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RadioLink Ei168RC User manual

Brand: RadioLink

Model: Ei168RC

Category: Smoke detectors

Type: User manual

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